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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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