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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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