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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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