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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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