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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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