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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important 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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