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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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