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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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