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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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