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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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