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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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