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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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