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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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