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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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