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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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