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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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