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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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