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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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