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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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