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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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