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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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