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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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