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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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