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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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