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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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