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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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