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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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