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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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