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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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