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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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