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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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