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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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