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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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