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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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