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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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