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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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