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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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