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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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