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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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