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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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