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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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