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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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