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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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