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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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