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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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