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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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