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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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