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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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