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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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