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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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