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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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