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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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