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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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