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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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