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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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