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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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