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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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