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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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