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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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