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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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