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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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