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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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