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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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