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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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