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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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