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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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