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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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