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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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