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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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