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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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