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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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