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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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