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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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