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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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