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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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