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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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