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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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