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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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