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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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