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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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