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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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