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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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