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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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