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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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