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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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