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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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