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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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