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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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