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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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