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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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