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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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