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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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