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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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