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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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