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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important 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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