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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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