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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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