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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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