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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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