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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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