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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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