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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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