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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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