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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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