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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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