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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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