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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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