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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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