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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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