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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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