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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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