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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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