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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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