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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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