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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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