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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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