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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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