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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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