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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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