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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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