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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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