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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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