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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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