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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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