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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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