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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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