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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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