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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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