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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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