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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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