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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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