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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major 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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