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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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