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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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