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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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