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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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