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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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