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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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