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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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