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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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