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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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