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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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