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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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