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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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