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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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