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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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