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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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