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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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