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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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