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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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