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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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