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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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