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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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