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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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