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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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