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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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