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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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