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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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