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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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