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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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