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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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