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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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