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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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