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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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