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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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