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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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