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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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