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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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