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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key 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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