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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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