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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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