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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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