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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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