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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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