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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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