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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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