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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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