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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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