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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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