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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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