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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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