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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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