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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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