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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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