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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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