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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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