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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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