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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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