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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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