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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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