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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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