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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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