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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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