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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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