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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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