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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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