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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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