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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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