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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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