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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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