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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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