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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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