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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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