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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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