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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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