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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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