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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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