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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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