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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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