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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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