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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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