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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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