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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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