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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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