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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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