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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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