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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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