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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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