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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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