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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the 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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