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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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