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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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