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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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