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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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