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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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