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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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