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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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