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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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