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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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