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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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