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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines 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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