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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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