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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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