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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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