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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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