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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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