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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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