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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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