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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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