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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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