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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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