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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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