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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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