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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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