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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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