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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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