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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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