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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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