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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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