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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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