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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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