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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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