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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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