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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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