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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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