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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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