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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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