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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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