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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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