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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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