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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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