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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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