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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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