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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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