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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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