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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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