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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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