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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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