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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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