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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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