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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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