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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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