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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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