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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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