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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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