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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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