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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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