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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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