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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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