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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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