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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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