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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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