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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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