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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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