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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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