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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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