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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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