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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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