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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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