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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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