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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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