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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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