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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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