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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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