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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes 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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