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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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