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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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