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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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