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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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