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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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