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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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