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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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