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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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