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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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