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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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