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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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