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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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