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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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