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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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