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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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