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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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