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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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