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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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