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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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