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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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