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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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