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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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