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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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