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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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