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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources