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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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