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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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