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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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