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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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