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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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