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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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