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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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