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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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