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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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