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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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