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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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