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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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