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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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