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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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