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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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