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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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