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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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