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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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