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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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