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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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