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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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