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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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