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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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