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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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