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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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