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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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