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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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