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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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