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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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