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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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