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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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