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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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