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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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