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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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