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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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