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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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