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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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