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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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