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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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