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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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