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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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