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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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