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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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