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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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