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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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