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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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