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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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