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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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