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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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