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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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