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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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