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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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