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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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