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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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