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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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