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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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