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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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