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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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