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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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