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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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