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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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