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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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