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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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