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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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