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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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