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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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