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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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