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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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