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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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