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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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