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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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