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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the 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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