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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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