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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources