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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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