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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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