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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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