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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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