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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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