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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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