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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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