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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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