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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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