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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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