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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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