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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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