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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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