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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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