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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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