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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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