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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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