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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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