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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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