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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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