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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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