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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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