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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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