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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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