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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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