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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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