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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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