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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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