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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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