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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major 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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