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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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