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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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