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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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