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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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