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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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