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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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