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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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