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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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