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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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