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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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