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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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