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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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