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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner 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 e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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