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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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