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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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