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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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