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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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