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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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