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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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