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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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