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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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