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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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