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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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