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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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