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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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