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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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