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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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