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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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