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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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