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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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