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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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