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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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