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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major 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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