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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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