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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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