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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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