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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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