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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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