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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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