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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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