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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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