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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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