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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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