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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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