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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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