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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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