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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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