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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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