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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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