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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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