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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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