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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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