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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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