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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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