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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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