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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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