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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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