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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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