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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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