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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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