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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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