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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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