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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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