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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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