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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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