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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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