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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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