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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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