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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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