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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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