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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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