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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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