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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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