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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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