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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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