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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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