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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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