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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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