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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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