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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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