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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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