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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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