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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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