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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important 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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