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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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