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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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