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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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