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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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